Origin
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Woburn, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, MA
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Woburn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Woburn, MA covers 7.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Winthrop Street, Medford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Medford Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Summer Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Common Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Woburn, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sycamore Street
4
Turn left onto Medford Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
5
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Medford Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Winthrop Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
10
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
11
Continue on MA 38
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on MA 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn slight left onto Winn Street
119 ft
·
9 sec
·
Winn Street
17
Turn left onto MA 38
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
18
Turn slight left onto MA 38
89 ft
·
10 sec
·
Common Street
19
Continue on MA 38
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Common Street
20
Arrive at destination
MA 38
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sycamore Street
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Winthrop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Winthrop Street
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 38 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto MA 38 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| premium | $5.06 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Woburn, MA
Late night in Woburn on Saturday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
7.7 mi in 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Winthrop Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Winthrop Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
105 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
164 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
105 ft
Elevation Range
96 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Somerville, MA
Full guide →Founded 1630
Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
Top landmarks
- • Mystic Valley Parkway — Historic road in Massachusetts
- • Alewife Brook Parkway — highway in Massachusetts
- • Martin W. Carr School
Arriving in Woburn, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Woburn is a city in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts with a population of 41,000 (2020). If you want to sound like a local, pronounce it "WOO-burn". Burlington is a town with a population of 26,000 (2020). Home of the Burlington Mall and other retail development. Just south of Woburn, Winchester is a town in the Commonwealth with a population of 23,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Middlesex Canal — canal in Massachusetts, United States of America
- • Winn Memorial Library — library in Woburn, Massachusetts
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Winthrop Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Winthrop Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woburn, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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